CH9 discussion questions -- the twins

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No: HPFGUIDX 88901


> I thought the issue of the twins was particularly interesting, at 
first 
> glance it might seem that JKR does treat them as interchangeable, 
but 
> actually there is a marked difference in personalities -- Fred is 
the 
> more extrovert, aggressive, the initiator of things like the bet, 
he's 
> the one that did nasty things to Ron as a child, etc, whereas 
George 
> is a bit more laid back and mature (it's George that Harry hands 
the 
> prize winnings to, which may indicate that Harry also senses this). 
> Despite appearing identical, people seem to have no trouble telling 
them 
> apart when they're near them (except Molly at the start of PS!).
> 
> 
> "Kevin Lano"

I agree.  If you notice, Fred always speaks first whenever the twins 
have dialogue in the books.  George is the one who got up to hug Mrs 
Weasley (with Ginny) when she returned after visint Mr W in 
hospital.  Fred is definately the leader and I agree that George is 
more laid back about things, willing to go along with it because it's 
fun - he definately isn't a Percy!  But not as forthright/extrovert 
as Fred.

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